R v Hiha - [1987] 2 NZLR 119

Criminal law — Sentence — Rape and aggravated assault — Two youths were sentenced to 14 years and 10 years imprisonment respectively on charges of sexual violation and aggravated assault arising out of group violence — Whether sentences were excessive — Whether s 4 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1974 should be taken into account on sentence of accused aged 16 years.